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Lecture with Murray McLachlan – Traum der Jugend: reflections on Ferruccio Busoni 100 years on

Stoller Hall

The first lecture of the course celebrates Ferruccio Busoni - 1866 – 1924 'Music is so constituted that every context is a new context and should be treated as an 'exception'. The solution of a problem, once found, cannot be reapplied to a different context. Our art is a theatre of surprise and invention, and …

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Adam Swayne Recital

Stoller Hall

The Times described Adam Swayne as “a pianist of formidable technique and high intelligence” and the Evening Standard as “an ideal blend of panache and subtlety”. Adam combines performing and composing with his role as Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies at the RNCM. He has performed in festivals throughout the UK and abroad, including on BBC …

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Leon McCawley Recital

Stoller Hall

“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Praised for his unfailingly communicative playing, British pianist Leon McCawley has been delighting audiences worldwide since winning, in 1993, First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. His many concert performances and extensive …

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Junior Piano Group Class

Carole Nash Hall

The morning begins for the Junior pianists with a group class in the magnificent Carole Nash Hall. This photo from last year shows the class exploring the importance of posture  with Murray McLachlan.  

Adult amateur workshop

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Enjoy 90 minutes of music making with pianists on the adult amateur course.  Marta Karbownicka will offer helpful and constructive feedback. Observers always welcome.

Lunchtime Recital – John Lenehan with Film Fantasia

Stoller Hall

The daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Especially suitable for families and children.   John Lenehan has, for many years, been fascinated by music and the moving image. For this programme he has put together an entertaining selection of films, including a very well known cartoon character. Suitable for all ages  – children will really …

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Murray McLachlan Recital

Stoller Hall

McLachlan’s repertoire includes over 40 concertos and 25 recital programmes. He has performed the complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle seven times, as well as the complete piano music of Brahms. He has given first performances of works by many composers, including Martin Butler, Ronald Stevenson, Charles Camilleri, Michael Parkin and even Beethoven! He has appeared …

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